ARTS Initiatives

The Georgia Tech Library Artist-in-Residence program exists to enhance and expand the current educational experience through arts-based programming as it relates to STEM fields and Georgia Tech areas of study. A visiting artist will engage the Georgia Tech community in an artistic and aesthetic exploration of the role of the libraries in society, the Artist-in-Residence program supports the mission of the Library through arts-based programming and engagement as a core responsibility of the artist-in-residence.

Deanna Sirlin was the 2022 Library Artist-in-Residence. Her piece (pictured), Watermark, is on display on the ground floor of Crosland Tower. Watermark addresses the most important issue of the 21st century-- climate change-- through color, transparency and composition, and it is influenced by the exhibition ‘50 Years of Science Fiction at Georgia Tech’.

The Library is home to an exhibit gallery located on the first-floor of the Price Gilbert building, adjacent to the Cherry Street entrance. The 1300-square-foot gallery provides a dedicated space for exhibits.   

Exhibits curated Archives and Special Collections feature unique cultural and historical materials, highlighting the Library’s rich collection of archival research resources. Exhibits developed collaboratively with Georgia Tech partners and guest curators offer a window into the research and exploration taking place at Georgia Tech, making these efforts visible to campus-wide audiences. 

The Georgia Tech Library is one of three Art-o-mat host locations in Georgia. Located on the Ground/Grove level of the Library next to Blue Donkey, come and get your own collectible artwork. The Art-o-mat is an interactive exhibit that dispenses tiny art just for you! The Library also offers Art-o-mat workshops throughout the year.